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Downhill From Here?

Wednesday - 1/7/2009, 9:05am EST

Congress is now open for business - and they already have a lot on their agenda. While the Democratic-controlled body is facing tough challenges, such as how to deal with the current economic crisis, they're also dealing with a bit of drama. Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris was rejected by the Senate after trying to take his seat yesterday. CQ Politics.com reporter Kate Hunter has an update about what the 111th Congress is facing. Click to hear the interview.